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Ingram Planetarium Field Trip:  Make the Most of it Teachers, make the most of your visit.  Students may be more excited about your field trip if they are involved in the planning process, know what to expect, and have follow-up activities upon returning to school. Use the following field trip pre and post teaching activities for Ingram Planetarium.  Contact allison@museumofcc.org for any questions, feedback, or comments. Dennis Science Hall Named after Paul Dennis, a contributor to Ingram Planetarium.  If you choose to visit the science hall during your visit your students will have valuable hands-on learning time. Explore Dennis Science Hall:  Click Here Galaxy Gift Shop You may choose if you would like the gift shop open on the day of your visit.  With enough advance notice gift bags may be prepared for your students to purchase.  Click Here Field Trip Request form

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Tips for Planning your field trip

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School Group Admission

$5 Per Student per show 1 Adult free for every 10 students.    Minimum Charge is $80.00 per group visit

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Sky Theater Shows

Pre-K - Second Grade   Zula Patrol Presents                      Under the Weather  Click here to view trailer NC Standard Course of Study Topics Include: Kindergarten Competency Goal 2:  The learner will make observations and build an understanding of weather concepts.  Objectives 2.02, 2.03 Grade 2 Competency Goal 2:  The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate tools to build an understanding of the changes in weather Objectives 2.03, 2.05 Study topics include: Weather Planets Atmospheres Click here for a complete printable activity guide for pre and post teaching ideas, including hands on activities.   Oasis in Space Click here to view trailer Third Grade NC Standard Course of Study topics include: Goal I The learner will build an understanding of the earth/moon/sun Objectives 3.02. 3.03, 3.04 Sixth Grade NC Standard Course of Study topics include Goal 5 The learner will build understanding of the Solar System Objectives 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05 Click here for the teachers guide for a complete resource with pre and post teaching activities Return to Menu

IBEX: Interstellar Boundary Explorer

Space Science Curriculum for Grades 6-8 include:   How Does the Sun Affect the Earth Why are There Seasons? The Solar System Beyond the Solar System NC Goals: Goal  5:  The learner will build understanding of the Solar System: Objective 5.04 Describe space explorations and the understanding from them including: N.A.S.A. Technologies used to explore space. Historic timeline. Space shuttle. Future missions. Objective 5.05 Describe the setting of the solar system in the universe including: Galaxy. Size.

Click here for the teachers guide for a complete resource with pre and post teaching activities

Planning Your Field Trip

Museum and Planetarium Important Information Group tours, dome shows, and programs are available Tuesday through Friday by appointment only. Schedule early and reserve your transportation mode and fuel budget. With advance planning, we can schedule visits to both the Museum and Planetarium on the same day. Maximum group size at the Planetarium is 85 in the dome theater. Larger groups are split between theater and Science Hall Restrooms and gift shop are included as a tour stop. Arrive on time. Late arrivals cannot delay another group's appointment. Chaperones and their assigned group of 10 students are required to stay in the same gallery at all times. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their students.

Scheduling

Gather the following information: School name, street address, and phone number Contact teacher's name, home/cell numbers, and email address Grade level and number of students Preferred visit date w/two alternative dates Special needs issues Lunch plans Adult chaperones 10:1 ratio

Approval Approval - Get your principal's approval and get forms signed. Complete & process your transportation and fuel funding form.

Confirmation Get verbal confirmation from the Museum and/or the Planetarium. A written confirmation will be mailed to you. Call if your plans change.

Lunch on your own Planetarium does not have facilities for lunch.  Ocean Isle Beach Community Center, four miles from the Planetarium and three blocks from the Museum has sheltered picnic tables and restroom.  Call Ocean Isle Beach Town Hall at 910.579.2166 for reservations and instructions.

Before Your Visit Teach what a Planetarium is. Teach Planetarium etiquette. Teach responsibilities of chaperones and teachers. Pre-teach the curriculum. Call and confirm your visit a week in advance. Make name tags. Review travel route & distribute copies to all drivers and teachers. Collect admission fees for each facility from students & adults. Prepare separate payments for each facility.

Day of Visit Wear name tags. Review Planetarium etiquette. Review chaperone & teacher responsibilities. Call if you are delayed for any reason. Full payment for each facility is due upon arrival. Enjoy the day!

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